Remember only a few years ago, air travelers who rented cars in Miami were hijacked, some killed, because the gangs sat near the airport exit and tailed cars with rental car tags.
It forced Hertz and others to stop putting that RXXXX plate on their cars.
I don't know what the situation is there now. I have not seen anything recently.
As for my story, I knew that area of NY was tough but I thought the plant I was to visit was in a better place than it was.
Had I known how bad that area was, I would have had them pick me up at the airport. No way I would have used a cab.
Yes I remember...from what I understand now that problem is not as bad as it used to be.
The gangs also used to target international tourists because they would be flush with cash upon arriving here.
It really gave Florida a bad rap for a while.